Volume 06 |March 3, 2021
Stressing about the cost of food for Passover?


Passover expenses can add up, especially during a pandemic. If you are concerned about having the food that you need for the Passover holiday, please reach out to us to find our how you can receive a grocery gift card to assist with purchasing holiday foods.



Toni Jacobsen 615-354-1672
Ashley Franklin 615-354-1662




Please spread the word to those who may benefit from this program
1 Year anniversary of the March 3rd tornadoes

To mark the one year anniversary of the March 3rd tornadoes, members of the Jewish community who suffered catastrophic damage to their homes will receive this beautiful Birkat Habayit (blessing for the home).

Kaaren Hirshowitz Engel, z'l, created this beautiful piece in 2011 to give to those who suffered damage from the May 2010 flood.

Our hope is that this piece and the message the blessing conveys bring those affected joy, peace and comfort, and blesses their home many times over. Click here for a translation of the blessing Birkat Habayit, Blessing for the Home

JFS staff has been helping older adults, people with disabilities and those who are not tech-savvy register for vaccines.

Our Helping Hands volunteers made outreach to ensure that older adults in the community either had already gotten their vaccine, had an appointment or had a plan to get vaccinated.

We are keeping up to date with the
ever changing landscape and places that you can receive your vaccine, including pharmacies and stores in addition to the public health department.



If you need assistance with accessing a vaccine reach out to Anna Sir 615-354-1686
JFS Programs for Seniors: Great Options for Staying Connected!
Contact Anna Sir at 615-354-1686 to sign up
Telephone Reassurance

Weekly or bi-weekly conversations with a JFS volunteer to check in and chat 
Zoom Hangouts

See familiar faces and meet new friends with our twice monthly Zoom get togethers 
Pen Pals

Receive and write letters with volunteers of all ages- child through adult
Porch Visits

Socially distant, outdoor visits with a JFS volunteer

Cyber Seniors

Basic technology assistance over the phone with a JFS volunteer
Mask your face, not your feelings!
Join one of our ONLINE support groups
Contact us at (615)356-4234 or [email protected] to learn more or to join any of our support groups.
Grief Group
Join with others to share feelings, thoughts, coping strategies and to learn about the grief process.

Our secure Zoom video group takes place the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month from 12:00-1:15 pm

Anxiety Support Group

If you're experiencing anxiety or stress, this is the place to talk about it. We are in this together -- you do not have to feel isolated or alone.

Our secure Zoom video group takes place the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 1-2 pm.

Caregiver Support Group

Join the Caregiver Support Group and meet with people who understand how necessary it is to share and learn from each other.

Our secure Zoom video group takes place the 2nd & 4th Friday of the month from 12:00-1:15 pm

Join Us in Supporting our Community One Child, One Adult, One Family At a Time

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